Employment
The Lower East Side Ecology Center is an environmental non-profit that has pioneered community-based models in urban sustainability since 1987. We provide unique e-waste and composting services, environmental stewardship opportunities, and educational programming to all New Yorkers to create an equitable, resilient, and sustainable city.
Come join our team!
We currently have the following job openings:
Community Recycling Program Associate
The Community Recycling Program Associate will work as part of a small team to set up pop-up recycling events, including a tent, signage and outreach table. Candidates should enjoy communicating with the public, answering questions about e-waste and other waste disposal questions, and working within a small operations team. Candidates for this position need to be reliable and excited about responsible e-waste disposal, and comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions during Saturday and Sunday shifts.
Food Justice Summer Fellow
The Food Justice Fellow will work closely with the Food Justice Education Coordinator to develop and teach workshops for our cohort of Summer Youth Employment Program participants, tend to our small food justice garden, and conduct outreach activities with the broader Lower East Side community. Alongside the youth participants and FJ Education Coordinator, the Fellow will develop and lead a Youth Participatory Action Research Project to better understand food access in the Lower East Side.
The Lower East Side Ecology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability.
No phone calls, please.
Our Workplace Culture & Benefits
At the Lower East Side Ecology Center, we are committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative, and values-driven workplace. Our team is united by a shared commitment to environmental stewardship, community engagement, and continuous learning. We believe that meaningful work happens best in an environment rooted in respect, transparency, and care for one another and the planet.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and growth of our staff, including:
- Paid time off
- Access to health insurance
- Retirement plan options
- Professional development and learning opportunities
Our Workplace Values
We seek team members who share the following values and practices:
- Take ownership of their role while contributing to shared goals
- Communicate clearly, respectfully, and in a timely manner
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment
- Commit to continuous personal and professional growth
- Collaborate openly, support teammates, and help empower others
- Treat coworkers, program participants, and community members with respect
- Bring transparency, honesty, and open-mindedness to their work
- Show a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability
- Actively engage in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion learning and practices
We encourage applicants who are passionate about environmental justice and community impact to join us in building a healthier, more sustainable city.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is core to the mission at the Lower East Side Ecology Center. The Lower East Side Ecology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.
